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The Connection Between EDS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
Associated Conditions, Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

August 26th, 2024

The Connection Between EDS and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes I received my diagnosis of hypermobile EDS because of MCAS, which is probably not the usual route. Back in 2016, I started having a number of symptoms that no doctor could explain. One of the main symptoms was repeated bladder infections and bladder irritability. This went on for 18 months, along with other symptoms like headaches, flushing, rashes, and increased sensitivity to foods and smells I had previously tolerated.  I was becoming sicker and sicker with repeated infections and inflammation.

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5 Best Daily Exercises for Hypermobility
Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Movement & Exercise

July 30th, 2024

5 Best Daily Exercises for Hypermobility

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes When exercising with hypermobility, it is important to focus on different aspects of movement. It can be tempting to jump straight in with strengthening work. Without correct alignment, relaxation of tight muscles, and building of tissue tolerance, this strategy can frequently lead to strain and injury.

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Navigating Menopause with Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Associated Conditions, EDS, Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

July 25th, 2024

Navigating Menopause with Hypermobility and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes When I hit the menopause or rather it hit me, my life changed dramatically.

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If you have hypermobility, pillow struggle is a real thing
EDS, Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

July 9th, 2024

If you have hypermobility, pillow struggle is a real thing

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Pillow struggle is a thing. Is there the perfect pillow to hypermobile necks that will help prevent neck and shoulder pain? This is the number one non-movement related question I get emails and questions about.

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The EDS Diet by Lorna Ryan
EDS, Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

May 19th, 2024

The EDS Diet by Lorna Ryan

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes We all consume food and exist in a world where opinion and advice on diet is freely shared. The public is pleased to share tips. Family wishes to impart wisdom. Professional patients keen to share their n=1. Healthcare professionals sometimes slide out of scope to offer recommendations. And no more so than in the niche arena of Hypermobility & Ehlers-Danlos syndromes.

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Sleeping with hypermobility: A comprehensive guide
Chronic Pain, Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

May 10th, 2024

Sleeping with hypermobility: A comprehensive guide

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Whilst much of the discussion around hypermobility and EDS focuses on movement, a common source of anxiety, frustration and stress for those living with such conditions comes from the other half of our lives – sleep.

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What is Self-Compassion and why is it so important?
Chronic Pain, Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

April 4th, 2024

What is Self-Compassion and why is it so important?

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Self-compassion has been studied in various contexts in a wide range of populations and is linked with positive mental health consistently.

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Hypermobility Holiday Gift Guide
Lifestyle & Wellbeing

December 7th, 2023

Hypermobility Holiday Gift Guide

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes We have compiled this massive Hypermobility gift guide! Hopefully, you can find something for yourself or the hypermobile people in your life. These suggestions have been recommended by The Zebra Club Community members and team.

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Relationships and Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

October 11th, 2022

Relationships and Chronic Pain

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes I recently did a post about pain management. Someone raised the question on the post of ‘how can I communicate my pain to my partner effectively?’

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Chronic Illness Exercise – Do you mourn your previous regime?
Hypermobility, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

July 13th, 2022

Chronic Illness Exercise – Do you mourn your previous regime?

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes What’s your relationship with exercise? Has it changed over the years? Did a chronic illness diagnosis change your approach?

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The Lonely Chronic Illness Life
Chronic Pain, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

May 19th, 2022

The Lonely Chronic Illness Life

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Living with a chronic illness can sometimes be lonely. It can be difficult for friends and family to really understand how we are feeling and why we don’t ‘get better’. It drives me crazy when people say ‘you just need a good night sleep’ – like it’s a miracle cure.

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What people don’t see when you live with a chronic illness
Chronic Pain, Lifestyle & Wellbeing

April 18th, 2022

What people don’t see when you live with a chronic illness

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes What’s it like when you go out out – if you do go out out? Is there a lot of preparation and organisation involved?

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